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The Ancient Festival of Spring at Newgrange in Ireland

The Ancient Festival of Spring at Newgrange in Ireland

January 31, 2012 - (0) comments

Imbolc (Imbolg) – Cross Quarter Day Imbolc (Imbolg) the festival marking the beginning of spring has been celebrated since ancient times. It is a Cross Quarter Day, midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the [...]

Top 15 Reasons to stay in an Irish Bed and Breakfast in 2012 from B&B Ireland

Top 15 Reasons to stay in an Irish Bed and Breakfast in 2012 from B&B Ireland

January 26, 2012 - (0) comments

1. B&B’s in Ireland are situated in excellent locations from big cities and towns, to quiet villages and beautiful countryside areas. 2. Irish B&B owners pride themselves on their fresh home baking provided for [...]

The History of a Small Irish Village in County Donegal

The History of a Small Irish Village in County Donegal

January 24, 2012 - (0) comments

Laghy Village, in Irish called Lathach meaning the “muddy place”. The village is situated with its back to Laghy Hill and during wet weather the mud ran down the hill and collected into a [...]

Seashore B&B – The Informed Budget Option B&B

Seashore B&B – The Informed Budget Option B&B

January 12, 2012 - (0) comments

SEASHORE HOUSE is a traditional B&B operated by Ann Campbell and is situated at the edge of Ballysadare Bay, a salt marsh and special area of conservation that boasts views of Knocknarea, reputed to [...]

Operation Transformation Comes to County Clare

Operation Transformation Comes to County Clare

January 11, 2012 - (0) comments

As part of the Operation Transformation National Walk, Clare Sports Partnership will be leading a free walk on the fabulous Lissycasey Looped Walk, on Saturday January 14th at 12noon sharp. The walk will be [...]

Win 2 Nights B&B with B&B Ireland

Win 2 Nights B&B with B&B Ireland

January 10, 2012 - 71 Comments

Win 2 Nights B&B in Ireland on the B&B Ireland Blog How do you enter our 2 Nights B&B competiton? For your chance to win, enter your contact details and in the comments box provided [...]

Achill – An Island of Wild Beauty

Achill – An Island of Wild Beauty

January 10, 2012 - (0) comments

Achill is Ireland’s largest island and a haven for walkers, cyclists and adventure sports enthusiasts alike. Situated in the far north-west of County Mayo, Achill boasts some of the wildest, unspoilt scenery in western [...]

Cong – A Place of Enchantment in Ireland

Cong – A Place of Enchantment in Ireland

December 28, 2011 - 1 Comment

Cong is the gateway into the ancient kingdom of Connemara and was the location for John Ford’s Oscar-winning film, ‘The Quiet Man’, which starred John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Nowadays, it is fast becoming [...]

An Tóstal Festival makes a triumphant return to it’s historic home in Salthill

An Tóstal Festival makes a triumphant return to it’s historic home in Salthill

December 14, 2011 - 1 Comment

In 2011, after a wait of over 50 years, the “An Tóstal” festival made a triumphant return to its historic home in Salthill. In 2012, the festival will again showcase the very best of [...]

Traditional Irish Music at the Heart of the Real Irish Experience

Traditional Irish Music at the Heart of the Real Irish Experience

December 14, 2011 - (0) comments

The Saturday night ‘session’ is in full swing in the Crown and Shamrock, a small and softly lit Irish pub situated off a secluded country road. Led by a grey-haired uilleann piper (an Irish [...]

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